Replaces the default text widget with one that allows Javascript so you can do basic things like add Google Ads to your sidebar without using other pl …
As of April 2026, Allow Javascript in Text Widgets is a WordPress kses plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 11K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.2.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Extend KSES.
Replaces the default text widget with one that allows Javascript so you can do basic things like add Google Ads to your sidebar without using other plugins.
Important: It’s only intended for Multisite. If you use it in standard WordPress and it doesn’t work or breaks something don’t expect any sympathy.
| WordPress | 3.2.1+ requiredTested up to 4.0.38 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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